THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOY 03 JUNE 2008, PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN

C&M SPACE INVESTMENTRegistration Number: 2005/149595/23

hereinafter referred to as (“C & M”)

presentation toTHE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOY03 JUNE 2008, PARLIAMENT, CAPE

TOWN

INTRODUCTION

• Established in 2005 by Siyabonga Copiso & Mzukisi Mazula

• Main objectives are to;– build the first Black-owned and Managed Company in

South African space industry– Participate in Satellite Manufacturing activities and – Promote Satellite-based solutions for the socio-economic

challenges of the African continent– Encourage participation of SMMEs and Youth in Space,

especially those in previously disadvantaged communities– Motivate and be a role model for the Youth of South Africa

C&M CHAIRMAN• Head: Government Relations

(SUNSPACE)• A former MATHS Teacher @St

John’s College, MTATA• Bsc(ED),WSUT & Post Grad

Diploma in Sat. Eng, SU & Diploma in Management Studies

• DOC Employee for more than 5yrs• 5YRS- ITU Experience• Attended ICT/Space related

courses in US(USTTI), Australia, UK & Canada

C&M CEO• Head: Government

Programmes(SUNSPACE)• A former MATHS Teacher

@St John’s College, MTATA• Bsc(ED), WSUT & Masters

in Engineering Science, SU• Sentech PTY(LTD)

Employee, National Signal Distributor for 3yrs

• PROJECT MANAGER for SUMBANDILA-sat based in SU

C&M’s CONTRIBUTION TO THE SPACE INDUSTRY

• Founder and a facilitator of (25+1 %) BEE transaction with Sunspace

• Project Management of South Africa’s “second” satellite SUMBANDILA-sat

• Introduced and conceptualized the second payload for SUMBANDILA-sat i.e.“Communications Payload”

• Participated in the management and facilitation of Internships and HCD in different Universities in the country

C&M’s CONTRIBUTION CONT’

• Initiated the GEO Stationery Satellite Feasibility Study for South Africa

• Initiated Satellite related R&D activities

SUMBANDILA Mission Objectives1. The development and growth of people

and institutions 2. Providing satellite data for applications

addressing the needs of society3. Understanding the modalities of a small

satellite program in order to inform the space policy process in South Africa

Micro-Satellite 30-90 kg

Small Satellite Small Satellite 180kg – 500kg180kg – 500kg

Building a Satellite Sensor System

Satellite BusSatellite Bus

ApplicationsApplications

Human ResourceHuman ResourceDevelopmentDevelopment

LaunchLaunch

Control and Control and Ground OperationsGround Operations

System Block Diagram

Development of Human Resources for ZA-002

• Schools program– More provinces and link some of the experiments directly

to space• Post graduate satellite engineering

– * A steady state team of 18 students p..a (16 M.Eng and 2 Phd) plus a post-doc position

– * Student output not on critical path and only used if of sufficient quality

• * Industry experience– Intership program with Satellite Development Toolkit for 5

to 8 people per annum

Oct 05 Feb 07

Nov-05 Dec-05 Jan-06 Feb-06 Mar-06 Apr-06 May-06 Jun-06 Jul-06 Aug-06 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07

Milestones

Other dates

11-Oct-05T0: Start

Mar-06 - Jun-06

Jan-06

Launch Details

Oct-06Flight Acceptance

ReviewNov-05PDR

Jul-06 - Sep-06

Mar-06 - Jun-06

QualificationJul-06 - Sep-06

Integration & System Tests

Feb-07System Acceptance

ReviewJan-06CDR

Dec-06Launch

Project ScheduleProject Schedule

WHY SPACE AGENCY FOR SA?• The Space Agency will have a role of consolidating all

Government and industry efforts around space to make 1 VISION

• SANSA to build operational satellites for Earth observation, Communication, etc. SA Space Missions

• Promote sustainable economic development through, SMMEs development and capacity building programmes

• To position South Africa as a leader in the African Space race, without promoting duplication of activities but rather looking at partnerships which prove to be mutually beneficial, in astronomy, science or military missions.

• SANSA ‘s dedicated Bill will provide recognition for the space capabilities that have been developed over the decades for SA (Dedicated Bill = Dedicated Budget)

SPECIFIC COMMENTS ON THE SPACE BILL

1. In Section 3(b),This clause should include “creation and development of SMMEs” and

should read as follows;support the creation and development of SMMEs and an environment

conducive to industrial development in space technologies;

2. In Section 4.2(b), the word “dispose” needs some definition in the form of footnote or in Section 1 of this Bill.

It is in the interests of C&M and the country that space related facilities, technology or institutions be given a second chance or an alternative. C&M suggest the development of a policy that will guide the disposal of any space related property.

3. In Section 4.2(c) C&M suggests that it(the Agency) be not be limited to

borrowing but other financial arrangements like PPP be allowed to the Agency.

RECOMMENDATION 1

• Role of ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS– SANSA build its capabilities around capable

Universities and technikons– This approach will help build reliable skills and

advance R&D&I capabilities– The Intellectual Property (IP) of SANSA will be

protected, innovated and taken from one generation to the next

RECOMMENDATION 2

• Role of Industry– Strengthen SANSA’s vision and participation in space

activities– Build operational systems using indigenous technology. – Provide opportunities for employment and contribution to

GDP. – Build an export market and leadership in technology

RECOMMENDATION 3

• Role of Portfolio Committee;

“ To provide oversight role in the activities of Government/Ministry of Science & Technology”

“To provide support for ADEQUATE FUNDING for THE AGENCY”

Conclusion• The industry has established a critical mass of

micro-satellite engineering capability and its growing

• National Space Audit performed by the DST• SANSA will have to come up with a Space

programme that will unlock the FULL potential of this industry

• We are positive about the Future

THANK YOU…

scopiso@gmail.commazulamz@yahoo.com